The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-04
ahe Nerald and Yfws.
PUBLISHED
EVERY THURSDAY AT
NEU'BERRI, s. e.
CLEVELAND WILL VISIT THE
WEST.
His Cordial Acceptance Of che Earnest
and Eloquent Invitation Of the
Mayor of st. Louis.

" h'A'AA'p N>"I -|' "
!. House presented an animated scene
this afternoon on the occasion of the
reception of the delegation from Mis-
souri, to invite the President to visit
st. Louis during the State fair in
October next. The delegation num-
bered nearly one hundred persons,
representing all the interests Of the
city of St. Louis, as well as the prin-
cipal sections of the State. 1t was
Loaded by Mayor Francis, of St.
Louis, and included Ex-Governor
Campbell, Ex-Governor Brokmeyer,
has. Green, B. N. Anderson, MIR.
t,onley, Robt. White, S. c. Majors,
DR.. Gray, Mr.. Roster, J. J. Russell,
c. n. Mitchell, c. C. Rainwater, John
G. Prest, James NJ. Vina, (colored,)
Geo. Castleman, John S. Moffat, Col.
j. G.. Butler and DR.. A. J. Mullen.
s'everal ladies also accompanied the
rarty. The President received them
in the library and shook hands cor
daily with each.
Mayor Francis made the presenta-
tion, and, when all had been received,
Z addressed the President and invited
him to visit st. Louis during the first
week in October, closing as follows ::
.The city of St. Louis, the State Of
Missouri and the people of the West
say to the President Of the United
States, Honor US with your presence,
and to Grover Cleveland, the honest,
fearless man, who so ably fills that
Office, Come and be our guest
His remarks were frequently inter.
rupted by applause, the reference to
the honesty and wisdom of the Ad-
ministration being loudly cheered.
In response the President said:
"My reply to your very compli-
nentary and hearty address will be
very brief and practical. At the time
you did me the honor. with so many
Of your fellow.citizens, to invite me
to your city, l felt that it was an in
Yitation which should not be declined.
/ telt that you had something there
OF which you were deservedly proud.
You had city and locality there Of
which it was only right snd just that
you should wish the chief magistrate
Of the country to see and appreciate.
Of this feeling have remarkable
proof. 1t was not at al necessary to
convince me of your good faith and
sincerity that so many Of your good
people should come here at this inop-
perfume season to bring this ivitation,
and yet you do not know how much
it has pleased me to see you all.
Cheers. My desire to come to see
you has increased each day. I don't
feel now that can do otherwise than
accept your invitation. Great ap.
plause.j The arrangement made
before was entirely free from any
complications, and presented no like,
lihood of any. You are aware that |
have agreed to visit the city of At
lants early in October. | only speak
Of this because when we are about to
determine upon day when l can
visit you this Atlanta visit must be
taken into consideration. However.
this is matter that can be arranged
afterwards. Luckily we have plenty
Of time. l shall be glad to meet or
correspond with q committee Of your
citizens, and fix date and make ar
rangements in detail. But the thing
must be done. | will come"
At this point the President asked
Mayor Francis what would he the
most attractive day Of the fair week
The mayor replied:
The third day Of the month when
the Yelled Prophet parade will occur,
hut if you cannot be there then, l
might communicate with the Yelled
Prophet in some way to postpone his
visit, as you have postponed yours
Laughter and applause.
The mayor also cnjoined the Presi'
,tent not to forget to bring Mrs.
Cleveland, snd the President res.
bonded, "She will not let me forget
her."
The members of the Cabinet and
their families are included in the in.
vitasion.
KANSAS OPENS HER ARMS.
KANSAS CITY, July 25.-At 4
o'clock this afternoon special train
bearing the delegation which is to
present to President Cleveland an in
vitstion to visit Kansas City this fall
steamed out Of the union depot for
st. Louis.
The delegation, which numbers
about one hundred. is = represents.
tive one, being composed Of business
men, manufacturers, without respect
to party, and is headed by the Hon.
c. NJ. Allen, president of the board
Of trade.
The Invitation, which is beautifully
illustrated. contains 2l,000 names.
which were obtained in seven days by
i've young men. Although Allen,
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